Mama Tis by the Tree in Cherokee (photo by author) In week 44, it was time to drive Mama Tis back to the casino in Cherokee so she could...

The Mud Wrestling Pit aka Our Muddy Prison (photo by author) During week 43, I was back in SC, hanging with Mama Tis. One day we woke up...

The Terrifying Almada Elevador…aka DeathTrap (photo by author) In week 42, I embraced the spirit of the holiday season and tried to...

The Beco’s Big Green Can of Caution (photo by author) In week 41, the beco was under attack on many fronts. I distracted myself with...

K ai’s Coffee Art Creation at Green Café (photo by author) I n Week 40, I continued to enjoy My Incompetent Portuguese Slumlord’s antics,...

The Only Quiet Time at the Café…Night  (photo by author) In week 39, I continued to learn new things about the local cafe, which seems to...

The Gang’s All Here At My First Sporting Game (photo by author) In week 38, I finally indulged my passion for football and made it to a...

The Beco Opens (photo by author) In week 37, the rains fell relentlessly, leaving us residents of Lisbon longing for a moment in the sun....

Enjoying a Glimpse of the Sun in Guimarães In week 36, I wrapped up my time in Guimarães and struggled to get back to Lisbon. A Turn for...

Oliveira Square, Guimarães (photo by author) In week 35, the rains followed me on a work road trip to the north. I’d sat aside a few days...

Rains Empty the Streets of the Alfama Week 34 was full of monsoons, flashers and a bit of craziness. Unintentional Flashers As I prepared...

The Lovely Graça (photo by author) In week 33, we had some challenges along with a little fun on the beco. Paintings in The Museum of...

Lemon Pie and Dark Chocolate Gelato (photo by author) In week 32, I had some mishaps, some good times, and of course there were more...

Casa Tis: Lisbon…Before the Vapors (photo by author) In week 31, I fought a war with the vapors… Overcome By the Vapors One day I was...

Olivia and Archie in The Bunker (photo by author) In week 30, despite never owning a pet myself, I agreed to dogsit and was quickly...

Life in the Beco (photo by author) In week 29, I had some random fun times and some not so fun times sponsored by My Portuguese Slumlord....

Praça da Alegria, Lisbon In Week 28, I reflected on my favorite spots in Lisbon and why I love them so. You Had Me At Óla My very first...

Taco Night Street Party! (photo by Taco Enthusiast) In week 27, I returned to Lisbon after three weeks in the US. I had two fun parties...

Learning Portuguese from the Locals (photo by selfie) In week 26, I reached the halfway mark of my first year in Lisbon. A halftime...

Hanging in Asheville with Mama Tis (photo by author’s waitress) In Week 25 I returned to SC to spend some quality time with Mama Tis....